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110 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Health if the procedure known as purification rundown as practised by a Church (details supplied) at an individual cost of £1,200 and the psychotherapy offered there has been investigated by his Department; and, if not, if he will have arrangements made for an appropriate investigation and monitoring in view of its medical and psychological implications. [4523/95]
Limerick East): I, as Minister for Health, have no role or function in the investigation and monitoring of the Church of Scientology.
The psychotherapy and purification rundown services offered by practitioners of alternative therapies are not regulated by statute and there are no proposals, at present, to so regulate them. Those engaged in the provision of these services are, of course, subject to general common law provisions. Practitioners of alternative therapies are free to engage in practice provided they do not represent themselves as being registered practitioners.
It is the responsibility of individuals to satisfy themselves that they are availing of the services of reputable therapists at all times.
